Best Pelzer Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,433 students in Pelzer, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Pelzer, SC are West Pelzer Elementary School and Ellen Woodside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pelzer, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Pelzer have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Pelzer, SC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Pelzer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
110 West Stewart Street
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 947-6424
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Ellen Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9122 Augusta Road
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 355-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 1,051 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pelzer, South Carolina

Pelzer, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
214 Lebby Street
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 947-9311
Gr: PK-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
430 Oaklawn Road
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 243-4700

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pelzer, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pelzer, SC include West Pelzer Elementary School and Ellen Woodside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pelzer?
2 public preschools are located in Pelzer.
What is the racial composition of students in Pelzer?
Pelzer public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).

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